Optimum Capacity over Power Consumption Requirements in MIMO Systems

In this research work we present the evaluation of the optimum capacity to the total energy consumption in the case of multiple antenna systems (MIMO). The proposed methodology is based on a general distance function, named the General Evaluation Factor (GEF). This method was applied to MIMO networks that operate over Rayleigh fading channels with different antenna nodes. The implementation of this method was based on different capacities and cost values. The GEF indicator regarding the power consumption and the capacity factors of different MIMO systems is calculated. The channel is modelled using the Rayleigh fading approach, which is the most representative case for non-line of sight radio propagation.